Enrollment
597
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Segundo, CA
Richmond Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061221008501
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Street Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in El Segundo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Street Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in El Segundo, CA.
School address
District: El Segundo Unified · California
NCES ID 061221008501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Street Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Street Elementary
Richmond Street Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Segundo, California, enrolling 597 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the California average.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 840 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #54, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding El Segundo Unified spends $12,994 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Segundo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Street Elementary (797 students): Richmond Street Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 25.7:1).
El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students) and El Segundo Middle (804 students) alongside Richmond Street Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richmond Street Elementary compares
Richmond Street Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 17.3%
Asian 6.9%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Richmond Street Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Segundo Unified, which includes Richmond Street Elementary.
$12,994
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richmond Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Segundo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arena High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in El Segundo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Street Elementary
How many students attend Richmond Street Elementary?
Richmond Street Elementary has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Segundo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Street Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Street Elementary?
8.6% of students at Richmond Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Street Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in El Segundo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Street Elementary?
Richmond Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Street Elementary rank among public schools in El Segundo?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Street Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in El Segundo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in El Segundo on the city page.
Is Richmond Street Elementary a good school?
Richmond Street Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in El Segundo Unified?
Besides Richmond Street Elementary, El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students), El Segundo Middle (804 students), and Center Street Elementary (797 students). See the El Segundo Unified district page for the complete list.
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